A Look Back at the Achievements of King Rama IX
A Look Back at the Achievements of King Rama IX 28 december 2016 As anyone who follows Thailand must know now, the country’s ninth King of the Chakri dynasty – which founded the new capital in Rattanakosin, or modern day Bangkok – His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, passed away on October 13, 2016. It is a […]
The Six Senses of Bangkok
Cities are often defined by their skylines or landmarks, but if there was ever a city that screamed out to be defined by its experiences and its assault on the senses, it’s Bangkok. A flat, chaotic spread of concrete encroaching on the surrounding rice fields and battling back Mother Nature’s constant advances, Bangkok doesn’t generally […]
Nine Weird and Wonderful Wats Near Bangkok
Thailand is full of weird and wonderful sights. Local interpretations of Buddhism are creative and the religious monuments Thais build can be quite fantastic as they demonstrate their piety and vie for patrons. While Buddhists worship at these sites, they also double as (respectful) tourist attractions, both for locals and foreigners. You may have heard […]
Authentic Thailand
Firstly, it was with saddened hearts we learned of the passing of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on October 13, 2016. He was well loved and respected, ruling benevolently for 70 years, longer than any other living monarch in the world. This is a sad loss for the Kingdom of Thailand, and we are […]
Villa or Hotel Room?
More private luxury villas with five-star services are popping up in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand. This follows the worldwide trend of villas becoming increasingly popular alternatives to luxury hotel stays. Why? These are some of the benefits of staying in a villa, particularly if traveling with family or friends. Privacy. Generally, villas are self-contained […]